April 9, 2009

Facebook. . .Twitter. . .Join In!
Lots of AARC members are already on Facebook, and more and more are joining Twitter everyday. Now the AARC is there too. Join us!

Clueless about these new social media tools? Don’t worry. All your familiar AARC communication sources will still be here for you. But if you’ve been thinking about sticking a toe in the social media pool, there’s no friendlier place to do it than on our Facebook and Twitter pages!

State Society Continues to Address Medication Delivery Issue
The AARC has been working with the North Carolina Society and CMS on issues surrounding the appropriate window for the administration of respiratory medications for about a year now. But questions persist in some facilities. Now the state society has issued further clarification on its web site.

New Guide to Help Patients Avoid Infections
Two leading medical societies have just published a new guide for patients aimed at helping them avoid hospital-acquired infections. The guide is based on recommendations included in professional guidelines released last year with AARC input.

AARC Professor’s Rounds 2009
The first topic in the 2009 AARC Professor’s Rounds series has just been released this week. So you may already be viewing “Update on Noninvasive Ventilation!” If your facility has yet to order the series, check out the eight new topics on DVD!  

Design Your Spring Wardrobe with AARC!
All embroidered shirts in the AARC Respiratory Catalog are currently on sale for the spring season. The long-sleeved oxford shirt comes in light blue, and the polo shirt is offered in 4 colors. All are available in both men’s and women’s sizes. Order online or contact Customer Service at 972-243-AARC.

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